PLEASE
NOTE: The hard copy of the manual will be shipped as this is not available
via live streaming due to copyright and liability issues. If
you wish to get going right away with this Certification, there is live streaming option which will
include: Exam, DVDs, coloured reference cards and study guide questions
& answers ( your materials are mailed out within 1-2 weeks thereafter).

This Senior Populations program will focus on facilitating a clientele with a variety of age related function and common medical conditions. The goal is to train functional fitness in water so that the client may maintain, and enjoy, independence and functional lifestyle on land. This instructor training program will give you the tools to learn how to modify and progress exercises to make exercise design appropriate for this clientele. Contraindications to exercise and when to refer back to a health care professional is reviewed. Provides general exercises for helping to improve function and maintain strength and mobility especially for the regional areas around the hips, knees, neck, back and shoulders.

All correspondence programs involve reading the manual, watching the DVD's, and pool practice, using the laminated program cards for reference. As you read the manual, answer the study guide questions, found at the end of each chapter, and then cross reference with the answers at the back of the book.

You will receive a diploma upon successful completion of the exam, a web profile and certification status. You may email us if you require coaching through the program.

The exam is loacted at the end of the manual and all the criteria for examinations are itemized. You will have up to 6 months to complete the program and will receive a diploma, web profile and certification status when successful with both exams. If you are already Certified this will automatically renew your existing level without a paying a Certification renewal fee.

All Certification Programs come with DVD's.

Intro Chapter

Welcome

Chapter 1

Why Water Fitness

for the Older Adult

Chapter 2

Professional Considerations

Chapter 3

The Aging Process

Chapter 4

Functional Fitness

Chapter 5

Functional Fitness Assessments

Chapter 6

The WaterART Fitness System

Chapter 7

The Exercise Blueprint for Senior Populations

Chapter 8

Posture & Gait

Chapter 9

The Science of Movement

Chapter 10

Starting Point for Common Medical Conditions

Chapter 11

Other Medical Conditions:

Chapter 12

Programming Medical Conditions

Joint Conditions

Chapter 13

Environmental Considerations For The Older Adult Population

Chapter 14

Certification Process

Chapter 15

Resources & Par Med X

Chapter 16

Bibliography

Chapter 17

Answers to Study Questions

Chapter 18

Exam Process

Theory Exam & Practical Assessment

The exam process includes both a theory (written) exam and practical component (either by submitting home video/DVD submission OR an onsite assessment with a Master Trainer or qualified assessor.

Whether you complete onsite training or home study you will complete the same Certification exams. You will have 6 months to complete the program or the theory & practical assessment (after the purchase). After six months there is a late submission fee for the theory and/or the practical assessment. After a year, you must re-do or re-purchase the program. Full details of exam process and options click here

The theory exam may be submitted via email of the exam answers or you may mail the exam to us (at our office in either USA or Canada depending on where you live).

The practical assessment may be submitted via DVD/USB Video submission OR you may have a Master Trainer view your competencies (20-30 minutes). You book directly with Master Trainer to make a convenient time. Should you decide to complete a DVD/USB submission, you must do a 45-60 minute program showing a full class as described in your class design. You may film the class exam on land or in the pool providing you show how to teach a successful ( safe, effective and enjoyable ) program applicable to senior population.

The Onsite practical assessment with a Master Trainer will include: a) answering a couple of oral safety questions as well as teach specific to Senior fitness with medical conditions.b) teaching a 3-5 minute warm up Teaching specific to specific to Senior fitness with medical conditions.c) teaching a 3-5 minute Cardio set Teaching specific to Senior fitness with medical conditions.d) teaching a 3-5 minute Strength sets specific to Senior fitness with medical conditions.e) teaching a 3-5 minute functional Fitness set specific to Seniors & Medical Conditions.

PLEASE
NOTE: The hard copy of the manual will be shipped as this is not available
via live streaming due to copyright and liability issues. If
you wish to get going right away with this Certification, there is live streaming options which will
include: Exam, DVDs, coloured reference cards and study guide questions
& answers.

Please phone the office between 9:00- 4:00pm EST if you would like to purchase the WP membership with your order (as you cannot discount your own order) (416) 621 -0821 or 1 -866 543 8938 (toll free) or email us.